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The Oscar-nominated film Silver Linings Playbook depicts the life of a man living with bipolar disorder. Clinical psychiatrist Chris Bojrab, specializes in psychopharmacology, the use of medications as one of the treatments of psychiatric conditions. See what he thinks about the future of medicine, the big Oscar nod and why…

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Steve Vance is a skydiving, home beer brewing, planetary geophysicist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. This week, he talks to us about his passions, hobbies and what it’s like to be at the helm of exploratory missions to Mars and Europa!       Tell us about your background. What made you choose…

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Jessica Cail is a high-flying scientist, literally! Splitting her time between the classroom, the circus tent and the big screen, Dr. Cail  wows audiences and students alike with her unique combination of science chops and stunt skills. Oh, and in her free time she is also a beloved Exchange consultant!…

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Radiation safety was of the utmost importance after the Fukushima accident in Japan. Radiation expert and Exchange consultant, Kevin Crowley, was asked by the band Linkin Park to see if the area was safe. Kevin chats with us about how he got to that point in his career and what…

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Tell us about your background. How did you end up working with the FBI? What did you do previously?Prior to the FBI I served as an Infantry Officer in the US Marine Corps. I received my commission as an Officer after graduating from the US Naval Academy in 1992. At…

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JPL scientist, Steve Lichten, talks to us about his childhood dream job, building a telescope from scratch and what would happen if we found life on Mars. Tell us about your background. Were you interested in science as a kid? What inspired you to become a scientist? I followed the…

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Television reporter turned science wonk, Laurie Kinney, talks to us about Russian spy technology and The Exchange’s request to learn how to build WMDs with parts found in “interesting places.” Tell us about your background. How did you end up at the Potomac Institute? Were you interested in science as…

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A recovering JPL rocket scientist, writer / producer Kevin Grazier is also currently the science advisor on TNT’s Falling Skies, Syfy’s upcoming epic Defiance, and the summer blockbuster Gravity.  In his spare time, he volunteers as a science consultant for The Exchange.   Tell us about your background.   What inspired you…

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Russ Maheras may have the coolest job in the world.  As an Entertainment Liaison for the United States Air Force, he’s tasked with bringing together our nation’s best aviators with film and television production and development teams.  He leads base tours as well as interacting with filmmakers anytime they have…

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From adventure sports to reaching for the stars, Laura Rose Semo Scharfman, an avionics mechanical engineer at Space X, is always on the go.  Explore her early inspiration, science in the movies, and thoughts on women in engineering.  Tell us about your background.   What inspired you to become an engineer? …

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